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Carlos Sainz Jnr articles archive
RaceFans’ index of news stories and features on Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz Jnr.
Sainz made his F1 debut with Toro Rosso in 2015. He was loaned to Renault late in 2017 ahead of a full-time move to the team the following year.
McLaren signed Sainz for 2019, but he only remained at the team for two seasons before signing to replace Sebastian Vettel at Ferrari from 2021.
Read RaceFans’ biography of Sainz here:
Why Sainz thinks he “might have a chance” of beating his original F1 team mate
2024 Australian GP pre-race analysis
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr believes he’s in with a shot of stopping Max Verstappen’s winning streak – like he did the last one 10 races ago.
Sainz ‘almost can’t believe’ taking front row after surgery
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr found it hard to believe he secured a front row start for the Australian Grand Prix two weeks after undergoing surgery.
Sainz “very happy” with first day back in car after surgery
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr says he is “very happy” to have completed the first day of practice at Albert Park following his appendix surgery.
Sainz “won’t be 100%” in Australian GP return after “10 days in bed”
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr has admitted he won’t be at “100%” as he returns to the cockpit this weekend in Australia following surgery.
Sainz “expected” to make F1 return at Australian Grand Prix
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Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr is expected to race in the Australian Grand Prix this weekend, meaning Oliver Bearman can return to his Formula 2 seat.
Will Sainz take his seat back from Bearman? Five talking points for the Australian GP
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Posted onWill Carlos Sainz Jnr be fit enough to resume his Ferrari seat in Melbourne? Here are the talking points for the Australian Grand Prix.
Bearman testing for Ferrari at Fiorano while Sainz targets Melbourne return
Formula 1
Posted onOliver Bearman is testing for Ferrari at Fiorano today following his surprise debut for the team in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Bearman wants to ‘give Sainz’s car back to him’ for Melbourne
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Bearman wants to ‘give Sainz’s car back to him’ • Sauber must fix wheel nut problem – Zhou • Hadjar laments third retirement in a row
18-year-old Bearman handed shock Ferrari F1 debut in place of ill Sainz
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Posted onOliver Bearman will make a shock Formula 1 debut for Ferrari this weekend in place of Carlos Sainz Jnr, who is unwell.
Sainz and Perez concerned ‘dirty air’ effect is worse in 2024
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Posted onSergio Perez and Carlos Sainz Jnr admit dirty air could become more of a concern in Jeddah and across the rest of the 2024 season.
Why Sainz believes Bahrain was ‘one of Red Bull’s strongest tracks of the season’
2024 Bahrain GP interactive data
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr believes Red Bull won’t be as strong at most other tracks as they were in Bahrain. Here’s all the data from Saturday’s race.
Sainz sure Ferrari didn’t intend to ‘undercut’ Leclerc past him
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Sainz sure Ferrari didn’t intend to ‘undercut’ Leclerc past him • Cordeel gets grid penalty • Ferrari imply BoP behind poor WEC showing
Vote for your 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
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Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
Finishing near Perez shows Ferrari have taken “big steps forward” – Sainz
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Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr says he enjoyed the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix and is encouraged by how close he was to Sergio Perez.
Sainz puts Ferrari on top as half a second covers top 10 in tight final practice
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr was the fastest driver in the final practice session before qualifying for the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.
Sainz quickest in disrupted start to final test day
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Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr topped the timing screens as the final day of testing reached its original scheduled stopping point.
Sainz will “take my time” to decide future team
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Sainz will “take my time” to decide future team • Hamilton: New Mercedes “much nicer to drive” • Croft to miss three rounds
Sainz uses softer tyres to lead Perez by 0.7 seconds on day two of test
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr posted the quickest time in the second day of pre-season testing in Bahrain, seven tenths of a second ahead of Sergio Perez.
Sainz was telling marshal to wave yellow flag when Leclerc hit drain cover
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr was alerting marshals to the danger of debris on track when his team mate hit a loose drain cover during today’s test.